Events Calendar
ERG Council: Maintaining an Inclusive Workplace through Legislative Shifts
ERGs have long been champions of inclusion within the workplace, but their influence doesn't have to stop there. Join us for a strategic discussion exploring how ERGs can expand their impact by promoting supplier diversity and supporting LGBTQ-owned businesses.
QEO Dinner with Brian Offutt
We invite our Young Professional Members & Friends to join us for an evening of great conversation over dinner with an LGBTQ+ executive. This QEO Dinner we'll be hearing about the life and career of a long-time leader in the entertainment and communications industries, Brian Offutt!
10th Annual Drag Pride Showcase
The 10th Annual Drag Pride Showcase will take place on Friday September 12th! Featuring performances from Melissa Ross, Denise Russell, Veranda L'Ni, Sassy Sascha, Bella Sin, Ryder Slowly, Gaia Naturi, Bram Stroke-Her, and Ariyah Fuego.
Jester's Privilege - A Silly Drag King Show
Get into the creepy crawly spirit while having a chuckle! Join Cleveland's 5th best drag king, Abel N. Willing, for a special, spooky installment of Jester's Privilege, a silly drag king show. Abel will be joined by Marquis Gaylord, Sir Guy, AndroNTT and Rubber Duckie for a night of laughs and drag.
Plexus Connects: Thriving as a Solopreneur in a Scalable World
This panel is designed exclusively for solopreneurs , business owners who choose to build, grow, and sustain a company of one. Whether you're a coach, freelancer, consultant, digital product creator, or micro-agency owner, this session will deliver practical strategies, automation tools, and mindset shifts to help you scale smartly without hiring a team. Join an amazing panel taking a deep dive into what it takes to thrive as a solopreneur.
3rd Annual Develop, Engage, Inspire Conference
Engage! Cleveland began its DE&I journey in 2020 with Takeover Tuesday: Band Together CLE, an initiative that shared stories, advice, and resources with emerging professionals. What started as a digital series soon evolved into our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Conference.
2025 Plexus Open House
Celebrate our one year anniversary at our office in the Gordon Square Arcade as we open our doors for the Plexus Open House!
Cleveland's Leading Ladies Panel Discussion
On Sep. 25th, join the Cleveland Professional Twenty-Thirty Club for an evening celebrating extraordinary women who are shaping the future of Cleveland
NGLCC Sip & Pitch - September 2025
Sip & Pitch is a virtual event where LGBTQ+ and interested and allied suppliers pitch their businesses to a panel of experts and corporate partners for feedback in a fun, informal setting. It?s a great way to discover new businesses, offer insights, and build meaningful connections. Whether you're looking to connect with diverse suppliers, grow your network, or just learn more about incredible LGBTQ-owned businesses, this is a can't-miss event.
